2012-2013
PALESTINE ISD
WILDCAT WEEKLY
Friday, May 10, 2013
Hello everyone,
When I think about my years in school, I remember my teachers more than anything else. One great teacher can make all the
difference in a child’s life. Thank you to our teachers for the amazing jobs you do.
Some of our Northside Primary students were chosen to attend an Etiquette
Tea at the Red Fire Grill in downtown Palestine. Many thanks to Daun and
Christian Mailloux, owners of the Red Fire Grill for helping our students learn
all about Tea Time. I would also like to thank Barbara Dutton, Dorenda Smith,
Mimi Spreen, and the Northside staff members who volunteered for the occasion. What a treat!
Jason Marshall, Superintendent
REMINDERS
Palestine ISD Board of Trustee Election is this Saturday, May 11, 2013. Polls will be open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm. Polling
locations are listed on the next page.
Our Employee Service Awards Banquet will be held at the Palestine High School Auditorium on Tuesday, May 21 from 6:00 to
8:00 pm. Service Awards will be presented at 6:00 pm with a dinner to follow in the PHS Cafeteria at 7:00 pm. For those who
attend, this event will take the place of the workday on Saturday, June 8.
PALESTINE ISD
Board of Trustees Election
Saturday, May 11, 2013
If you have questions regarding your voting location, please call (903) 731-8000.
Freedom Fellowship Church - For voters in Box 20
125 Kickapoo
Palestine, Texas 75801
New Fellowship Christian Church – For voters in Box 06 - Partial (Voters listed in City District 6, see voter card)
1500 W. Reagan St.
Palestine, Texas 75801
Washington Early Childhood Center - For voters in Box 07, 09, 10, and 21
1020 Hamlett
Palestine, Texas 75803
Palestine I.S.D. Administrative Offices - For voters in Box 03, 08, 15, 16, 17, and Partial Box 13 (excludes District 6)
1007 East Park Avenue
Palestine, Texas 75801
Palestine High School - For voters in Box 01, Partial Box 06 (City District 6 only), and Partial Box 13 (District 6 only)
1600 South Loop 256
Palestine, Texas 75801
Montalba Community Center - For voters in Box 11, 22,
9590 M. State Hwy 19
Montalba, Texas 75853
and 23
Palestine ISD will be hosting an Educational Technology Conference
entitled “iHeartDevices” on August 8, 2013 co-sponsored by
TCEA (Texas Computer Education Agency) and Apple.
The conference will focus on
mobile devices in education,
best practices to integrate in
curriculum, management &
infrastructure, and classroom
ideas. The event is open to
everyone from classroom
teachers, administrators, to
technology directors. If
districts are in the planning
stages of acquiring mobile
devices or if they have had a
1:1 structure for a while or
need ideas to bridge technology and curriculum, we would
love your participation and
collaboration. This is an
excellent opportunity to network with area schools, and
share ideas and transform
our educational
practices to
st
reflect 21 century job skills. Registration is open at tcea.org and more information can be found on the
website iHeartDevices.weebly.com. For more information contact Shannon
Leisure at extension 1270 or Kim Nelms at 1272.
Lance Angel, Athletic Director
WILDCAT BASEBALL
GIRLS ATHLETICS
Baseball lost to Diboll in a best of three series
to end a very successful baseball season. The
Wildcats earned a playoff spot by finishing 2nd
in District.
Our Girls Basketball and Soccer Teams made
the play-offs.
UIL Athletics
In UIL athletics there are four boys sports that
compete in a playoff system. The Palestine
boys program made the playoffs in all four of
these sports.
Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball. There
are four sports that don’t have playoffs – Cross
Country, Track, Golf and Tennis. The Palestine
boys won two of these District Titles (in Track
and Cross Country.)
TRACK
Mason Munoz will compete at the state track
meet in Austin this Saturday. Mason is the Region III 800 Meter Champion and the Region
III 1600 Meter Runner Up. He will compete in
both events Saturday night!
Lance Angel, Athletic Director
Congratulations!
May Students of the Month
Taylor Maciel and Leonardo Ontiveros
May Jr. Rotarians
Amanda Taylor and Lucas Valencia
PHS News -
Wildcat Choir
Wildcat
Choir
WILDCAT CHOIR students had a great dayperforming at Six Flags
Over Texas on May 4th.
A Spring Concert on
will be held on Tuesday, May 14th, at 6:30
pm in the PHS Auditorium.
The Robotics and Automation Technology team
of Avery and Evan Fuller placed third at the
SkillsUSA Texas Leadership and Skills Conference in Corpus Christi back in April. They missed
competing at the National Conference in Kansas
City by one place. Congratulations on a successful
first year in SkillsUSA competition.
Upcoming Events
UIL Academic Banquet, Monday, May 13 at 6:00
pm
FFA Banquet, Thursday, May 16 in the High
School Cafeteria.
Prom, Saturday, May 18 beginning with the Coronation of our King and Queen in the PHS Auditorium at 6:30 pm.
William Stewart, Principal
PHS Staff celebrated Administrative Assistants’ Day at El Toro.
Thank you, Mr. Stewart!
Next Week
STAAR End of
Course and
AP Testing
Big Man on Campus
Isn’t she lovely!
Larissa Loveless, Principal
PJH News Palestine Junior High students and staff are having a very busy Spring. We have enjoyed adding golf and tennis to our
sports activities on campus. Our students and coaches have done a great job representing our campus and district as they
have prepared and competed. We are looking forward to continued success with the programs and great achievements
from these students. Thanks to Coach Tyler and Coach Hawthorne for working to make these activities a success.
Seventh grade students journeyed to Austin
Monday. They visited the Bob Bullock Museum
of Texas History where they saw first-hand documents and artifacts they have studied. They also
were able to see the process of government in
action as they sat in the gallery of the senate and
listened to senators debate House Bill 5. This was
amazing for them to hear our representatives
discuss state assessment and campus and district
rankings. They also saw reporters and supporters
in the gallery recording the events. Such a great
way to conclude a year of Texas History.
Students and faculty enjoyed the collegiate spirit
Friday. Mrs. Paris visited our social studies classes
and discussed college topic while incorporating a
media clip.
Tuesday evening an impressive
42 students were inducted into
National Junior Honor Society. Our officers did an outstanding job leading the ceremony. Our high school jazz band
set the tone with pre-ceremony
music. Thanks to sponsors Mrs.
Walters and Barazza for making
sure our students and program
went so well.
Our choir students enjoyed their
performances at Six Flags along
with spending time with high
school choir students. A great
time was had by all and students
performed well.
STORY
FIELD
DAY
2013
“Southside students truly are WILD about learning”
This week our 2nd grade classes will be taking a Field Trip to our East
Texas Culture Museum and Reagan Park.
Also this week, our remaining 3rd grade classes will be headed to Kilgore
to visit the Oil Museum at Kilgore Junior College!
The book fair ended this week and was a big hit! Special thanks to Ms.
Niedecken and Ms. Freeman. You guys Rock!!
This week our students had a SPECIAL TREAT: Coach Botard and
Coach Absalom from the high school came over and demonstrated
their sports to our students! Special thanks to Coach Botard and Coach
Ab’s for taking the time out of their day to come and visit our campus!
Stephen Cooksey, Principal
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40 Northside students were invited
by Daun and Chef Christian Mailloux,
owners of the Red Fire Grill, to attend an
elegant Etiquette tea. Mrs. Breezy Wolf
read Abigail and the Tea Party which
taught appropriate dining etiquette. The
children were served delicious pastries
and tea as they practiced newly
learned etiquette. Dorenda Smith, Mimi Spreen, and Northside staff members
volunteered. After tea, the children
played at Reagan Park.
Palestine Jr. High National Junior Honor
Society students read and listened to first
grade students during our Spring RIF
Reading Day celebrating Nation Children's
Book Week. This is a blessed tradition for
our students.
For Teacher Appreciation Week, our PTO
honored our staff with a breakfast on
Tuesday, the Northside Leadership Team
provided lunch on Thursday, and the
paraprofessionals enjoyed lunch together
Friday at King Buffet.
Barbara Dutton, Principal
WASHINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Washington ECC would like to thank everyone that helped make our Cinco de
Mayo celebration a huge success. Lots of
music, food, piñatas, games etc.
Lots of gardening activities have been taking place at Washington this week. Weeding, watering, hoeing, etc.
Our Vegetable Soup Garden is an all school effort.
Ms. Rhonda Herrington, Principal